by John Hosford We have had some really hot weather, with record temperatures, and near-drought conditions have put a lot of pressure on many plants and lawns. With hose pipe bans in place, gardeners now need to consider both the storage and careful use of water. Autumn and early winter […]

by John Hosford August is one of the most rewarding months in the gardening calendar, with borders, containers and vegetable plots all reaching their peak. This year, we have experienced some of the warmest weather on record over the past few weeks, making careful attention to watering more important than […]

by Liz O’Mahony The question of whether or not dogs feel guilt is a very interesting premise and one that has been researched at length by many people including a 2009 study by dog cognition expert, Dr Alexandra Horowitz. All have concluded – probably not! “Not true,” I hear you […]

This month Natalie Webb is showing us how to make a rocking boat. Materials:  •  Four different coloured pieces of card – I used red, yellow, black and blue. •  Scissors  •  Glue  •  Marker   •  Googly eye (optional) Choose a colour that you want your boat to be […]

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